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If I ever wrote a recipe book, it would include before-and-after pictures of my kitchen

My kitchen before I start cooking… The disaster zone after I finish… And the pizza I end up ordering anyway… P.S. Speaking of writing books, I’ve got some exciting book news coming soon. Stay tuned! ### Mona Andrei is an award-winning humour blogger and author known for her entertaining perspective on life’s quirks. In her […]

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He cooks. I pour the wine. It’s our love language.

“You’ve got supper tonight.” Those were Dave’s parting words to me recently as he was leaving for work. My response? Silence. My forehead was too busy creasing into a question mark. If you know me in real life, you know why. Let’s just say that he’s better in the kitchen than I am. He cooks, […]

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Apparently turning 60 is the new FALLING APART

Hey there, awesome readers! Like every other human on this planet, at one time I thought I’d be young forever. Clearly, I was delusional. Case in point… I remember walking with a friend one hot summer day and suddenly realizing that I didn’t know how old she was. Realistically, she was a friend of a […]

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Local Author Alert: SUPERWOMAN Is officially in Indigo Pointe Claire

Hey there, awesome readers! If you’ve been following my writing journey, or even just laughing with (or at) my blog and social posts, you know I’m all about sharing the chaos of life in the most relatable way possible. And let’s be honest: life as a single mom can sometimes feel like an Olympic event… […]

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I turned 60. And then THIS happened.

Hey there, awesome readers! They say you should celebrate the milestones, and I 100% agree. Except, apparently, my way of celebrating isn’t quite what they had in mind. Side note: I’m not even sure who “they” are. In my mind, they’re a quirky group of multi-talented individuals who spend their days in home offices, kittens […]

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Apparently, I have commitment issues

Hey there, awesome readers! I wanted to tell you about this thing I did. But before I get into it, let me tell you how long it took me to actually do it – and why. So, here’s the deal: I’ve always considered myself a pretty committed person. I mean, I’ve been a single mom […]

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A celebration of life for Elsie

Hello, awesome readers! Although part of the human experience, it’s never easy. And even though a sac full of Scrabble tiles are having a rave party in the dictionary portion of my brain right now, trying to build words – words like honour, and celebrate, and remember – none of them feel quite right. It […]

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3 Life lessons from my parents (and a goat story)

Hello, awesome readers! If we’re connected on social, you might remember my December Gratitude Challenge – a daily practice of focusing on life’s little joys. If we’re not connected, let’s fix that! Social is more than just sharing cat videos and what we’re having for lunch. It’s about building a community that encourages laughter, inspires, […]

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Just when you think you know yourself, something happens that makes you question EVERYTHING

Hey there, awesome readers! Life is full of surprises. Like realizing your feet have been lying to you for decades. And here’s how that story goes… Recently, my someone and I celebrated our sixth-year anniversary. To mark this milestone, we decided to do something we both love: hiking. Mount Rigaud was our destination, and this […]

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Why we should embrace life’s bloopers

Hey there, awesome readers! Life is messy. And if we’re going to get real here, days are just not meant to be Pinterest-perfect. A typical day in the life includes awkward moments, unexpected detours, and plenty of bloopers. And you know what? Those are often the best parts, the moments that make life real. Kind […]

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